Married a Secret Billionaire by Breaking Wave

"But—" Lena hadn't finished speaking when the call abruptly ended.

Lina turned to her and asked, "Was that Chris? Did he need something from you?"

Lena smiled and replied, "Oh, no. Wrong number."

She didn't care about any urgent matter Elijah might have, nor did she need that triple overtime pay.

It was the weekend, a statutory holiday, and Lina was having a prenatal check-up. Lena had to be there with her.

Her phone buzzed, and it was a message from Elijah with a location.

When Lena checked, she realized the location was actually the hospital. It surprised her.

Then another message arrived, with a much softer tone: [Lena, please help me out. My daughter is in the hospital, and I've reached out to you as a last resort. If I've offended you before, please forgive me.]

Lena clenched her hands. In her mind, she could faintly see the little princess holding her hand and calling her 'Madam'.

At that moment, a few nurses took Lina for the next examination.

Lena, separated by the door, asked softly, "Lina, Um... I have a friend in this hospital. Can I go say hello?"

"Oh, sure!" Lina said, "I don't need you here for now. Go and come back quickly!"

"Okay!" Lena agreed and headed to the pediatric department, which was conveniently located nearby, just down a flight of stairs and around a corner.

As she entered the corridor, her eyes fell upon Elijah, who appeared agitated with tousled hair and prominent dark circles under his eyes.

The pediatric department boasted a charming and inviting decor, but the sound of intense crying emanating from within was deeply unsettling.

Lena was startled and inquired, "What's happening?"

her like a lifeline and pulled her into the ward without

"Nala!"

was stubborn. When Nala threw

the

Elijah's anger was evident as he glared at her. "You behave yourself! I'll spank you if you dare to throw

even harder. She thrashed on the bed, knocking over a cup on

and rushed over

felt like she was

of the household was a heavy drinker who gambled a lot. He would shout and swear at

medicine, he threatened her just like Elijah did, saying,

Elijah, that man actually grabbed a

suddenly jerked, shivering involuntarily, and hugged Nala

the blue, she heard a small voice from within her hug, asking, "Madam,

and found Nala gazing up at her with large, teary eyes,

Lena's face. "Madam, Nala is sending you some strength. Don't

and tears welled up. She had to muster all her

Lena's voice unexpectedly turned gentle, even surprising herself. "Nala, can

to

mean you're feeling

and pointed at

so she has gastroenteritis and a bit of fever, too." A woman who seemed like a nanny explained from the side.

at Elijah. "You called me because Nala is

in his pockets.

her head, trying to recall the story of Little Red Riding Hood from her childhood memories. She stumbled through the tale, making some mistakes,

nurse skillfully administered Nala's butterfly needle and started her on the drip. The once-chaotic

later, Nala fell

sure Nala was truly asleep, Lena put her down carefully and tucked

relief once they stepped out. His tie was crooked, his shirt was

no idea might think he was robbed. Lena